Okay, so today I decided to dive deep into Stardew Valley and really figure out this whole Geologist versus Miner thing. I’ve played through the game a few times, but I always just kinda picked whichever profession felt right at the time. This time, I wanted to actually test it.
First, I started a new game. Gotta have a fresh file for experimenting, right? I rushed through the first few days, just focusing on getting my Mining skill up. I spent all my time in the mines, smashing rocks and collecting ore. It was a grind, but I needed to hit level 5 Mining ASAP to make the choice.
The Big Decision: Level 5
Finally, I hit level 5. Time for the first big decision: Miner or Geologist? The Miner profession gives you +1 ore per vein. The Geologist profession gives you a chance for gems to appear in pairs. I decided go with Miner first.
- Miner: The +1 ore per vein bonus is pretty straightforward. More ore means more bars, which means more money and faster crafting.
With Miner chosen, I kept on mining. I tracked how much ore I was getting, trying to get a good sense of my average haul. More ore is great, but I want to know how often can I got double gems.
The Next Big Decision: Level 10
Then came level 10. I can choose between:
- Blacksmith: Metal bars worth 50% more.
- Prospector: Chance to find coal doubled.
I picked Blacksmith, because sell more money. And I will try Geologist next time!
Geologist Profession
At level 5 mining skill, choose Geologist.
- Geologist:Chance for gems to appear in pairs.
And when level 10, you have other two options:
- Excavator: Chance to find geodes doubled.
- Gemologist: Gems worth 30% more.
I will try this path next time.
So, that’s where I’m at right now. Still have lots more experimenting to do, but I’m starting to get a much better feel for how these professions actually work in practice. It’s more complicated than it looks!
